The Best Long-Distance Movers in Philadelphia, PA
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The best long-distance mover in Philadelphia is Gentle Giant Moving Company (4.58/5) for in-state moves and Safeway Moving (4.9/5) for moves out of Pennsylvania, per moveBuddha's analysis of 105 Pennsylvania movers.
Who are the best interstate movers serving Philadelphia?
moveBuddha's top-rated interstate movers for Philadelphia residents moving out of Pennsylvania are Safeway Moving (4.9/5), American Van Lines (4.9/5), Allied Van Lines (4.2/5), Mayzlin Relocation (4.8/5), and North American Van Lines (4.8/5). National carriers operate dedicated long-haul networks, carry interstate FMCSA authority, and price moves by weight and mileage, the standard model for cross-state relocations.
Who are the best long-distance movers in Philadelphia for in-state moves?
Gentle Giant Moving Company (4.58/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated Philadelphia-based mover for long-distance moves within Pennsylvania, followed by Anchor Moving & Storage Inc. (4.52/5) and All My Sons Moving & Storage (4.56/5). Of the 66 intrastate-capable movers serving Philadelphia, 66 offer full packing services, which can meaningfully reduce the physical load of a longer in-state move. Full rankings for local long-distance movers serving Philadelphia are listed below.
Below are moveBuddha's top picks for long-distance movers that serve Philadelphia but stay within Pennsylvania:
- Gentle Giant Moving Company: 4.58 out of 5 stars
- Anchor Moving & Storage Inc.: 4.52 out of 5 stars
- All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.56 out of 5 stars
- Keep It Moving, LLC: 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Stellar Movers LLC: 4.42 out of 5 stars
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Gentle Giant Moving Company has been in business for 46 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Gentle Giant Moving Company has about 98% positive reviews across roughly 242 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.8.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Gentle Giant Moving Company.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Gentle Giant Moving Company emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Gentle Giant was incredibly efficient and careful with my move. Not one item was damaged and they finished under estimate. I couldn’t be happier—highly recommend!"
"Scott and Jon were friendly, fast, and helpful. They treated our belongings with such respect and made the entire process stress-free. We will definitely use Gentle Giant for all future moves."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Anchor Moving & Storage Inc. has been in business for 53 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Anchor Moving & Storage Inc. has about 88% positive reviews across roughly 237 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.2.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Anchor Moving & Storage Inc..
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Anchor Moving & Storage Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
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"The guys from Anchor Moving were top notch! They handled everything with care and made sure our move was a success. Communication was fantastic at every turn. Highly recommend!"
"Very helpful and knowledgeable answering all my questions leading up to my move. On moving day, movers arrived on time and moved everything quickly and efficiently, taking great care with my items."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. All My Sons Moving & Storage has been in business for 27 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and international moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. All My Sons Moving & Storage has about 47% positive reviews across roughly 410 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.2.
Quote accuracy 3.8
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from All My Sons Moving & Storage, and All My Sons Moving & Storage makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. All My Sons Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Thomas Daniel's and Taejon Moore were excellent movers! They were friendly and courteous. They were very respectful of our belongings and were more than helpful when we thought we lost an important item. Would definitely hire them again."
"Dylan Marino and Oscar portada are the best movers that we could have hired for the situation. They packed very quickly very efficiently we were in and out in record time and had everything moved."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Keep It Moving, LLC has been in business for 19 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Keep It Moving, LLC has about 70% positive reviews across roughly 164 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.1.
Quote accuracy 4.0
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Keep It Moving, LLC.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Keep It Moving, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The movers were professional, courteous and considerate, which made my move go spectacular. I would use them again and refer any to use them for all their moving needs."
"Excellent, all of my belongings were wrapped, and arrived unharmed, I highly recommend these guys, they work efficiently and effectively."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Stellar Movers LLC has been in business for many years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Stellar Movers LLC has about 88% positive reviews across roughly 175 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.4.
Quote accuracy 4.3
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Stellar Movers LLC.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Stellar Movers LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Stellar Movers showed up on time, worked quickly and efficiently, were friendly and did an excellent job. I will definitely use them again!"
"We were paranoid our move would take forever but the crew was efficient, friendly and careful. No damage to anything."
What add-on services do Philadelphia movers offer?
Not every mover in Philadelphia offers specialty services. Based on moveBuddha's review of 68 Philadelphia movers, here is what is available and how often:
- Art handling: offered by 54.41% of Philadelphia movers, compared to 50.48% statewide and 45.83% nationally.
- Junk removal: offered by 36.76% of Philadelphia movers, compared to 33.33% statewide and 36.39% nationally.
- Fragile-only packing: offered by 19.12% of Philadelphia movers, compared to 27.62% statewide and 23.87% nationally.
- Storage: offered by 89.71% of Philadelphia movers, compared to 86.67% statewide and 84.85% nationally.
- Hot tub relocation: offered by 22.06% of Philadelphia movers, compared to 22.86% statewide and 21.93% nationally.
- Piano moving: offered by 76.47% of Philadelphia movers, compared to 74.29% statewide and 72.52% nationally.
Specialty service costs below use moveBuddha's pricing dataset adjusted for Philadelphia's cost of living.
Does Philadelphia have movers that offer art handling?
Art handling is available from 37 of 68 Philadelphia movers (54.41%), compared to 50.48% statewide and 45.83% nationally. Anchor Moving & Storage Inc. (4.52/5) and Stellar Movers LLC (4.42/5) rate highest for art handling in Philadelphia. Per-piece handling runs $52 to $520, with custom crates adding $156 to $208 per item.
| Art handling in Philadelphia | Details |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia movers offering this | 37 of 68 (54.41%) |
| Pennsylvania statewide | 53 of 105 (50.48%) |
| National average | 45.83% |
| Top-rated Philadelphia art movers | Anchor Moving & Storage Inc., Stellar Movers LLC |
| Per-piece handling fee | $52 to $520 |
| Custom crating per item | $156 to $208 |
Custom crates and archival materials are the baseline for art moving, not an upgrade. Standard blankets protect against surface scratches but offer no defense against UV exposure or humidity shifts that cause paint to crack, canvas to warp, or sculpture finishes to degrade. Before booking, confirm the mover has handled pieces in the same medium and ask whether crates are built in-house or outsourced to a third party.
Does Philadelphia have movers that offer junk removal?
Junk removal is available from 25 of 68 Philadelphia movers (36.76%), compared to 33.33% statewide and 36.39% nationally. Stellar Movers LLC (4.42/5) and Bellhop Moving (4.38/5) rate highest for junk removal in Philadelphia. Standalone junk removal typically runs $156 to $520 per load.
| Junk removal in Philadelphia | Details |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia movers offering this | 25 of 68 (36.76%) |
| Pennsylvania statewide | 35 of 105 (33.33%) |
| National average | 36.39% |
| Top-rated Philadelphia junk removal movers | Stellar Movers LLC, Bellhop Moving |
| Typical cost per load | $156 to $520 |
| Single large item | $78 to $156 |
Removing items before a weight-based long-distance quote is finalized directly reduces the shipment total and the move cost. Movers offering bundled junk removal can clear unwanted furniture and appliances on load day, eliminating a separate scheduling step. Verify the service covers the item types you need removed, since some movers exclude electronics, hazardous materials, and large appliances from standard junk removal pricing.
Does Philadelphia have movers that offer fragile-only packing?
Fragile-only packing is available from 13 of 68 Philadelphia movers (19.12%), compared to 27.62% statewide and 23.87% nationally. Stellar Movers LLC (4.42/5) and BR Moving (4.36/5) rate highest for fragile-only packing in Philadelphia. Full professional packing runs $0.15 to $0.21 per pound; fragile-only packing covers dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps at a fraction of that total.
| Fragile-only packing in Philadelphia | Details |
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| Philadelphia movers offering this | 13 of 68 (19.12%) |
| Pennsylvania statewide | 29 of 105 (27.62%) |
| National average | 23.87% |
| Top-rated Philadelphia providers | Stellar Movers LLC, BR Moving |
| Full professional packing rate | $0.15 to $0.21 per pound |
Fragile-only packing targets dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps without a full-service packing contract. Limiting professional packing to breakables keeps total packing cost down while covering the items most likely to break in transit.
Does Philadelphia have movers that offer storage?
Storage is available from 61 of 68 Philadelphia movers (89.71%), compared to 86.67% statewide and 84.85% nationally. Gentle Giant Moving Company (4.58/5) and Anchor Moving & Storage Inc. (4.52/5) rate highest for storage in Philadelphia. Storage-in-transit runs about $0.50 per cubic foot per month, putting a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) at roughly $267/month.
| Storage in Philadelphia | Details |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia movers offering this | 61 of 68 (89.71%) |
| Pennsylvania statewide | 91 of 105 (86.67%) |
| National average | 84.85% |
| Top-rated Philadelphia storage movers | Gentle Giant Moving Company, Anchor Moving & Storage Inc. |
| Storage-in-transit rate | About $0.50 per cubic foot per month |
| 1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) | $267 |
| 2-3 bedroom monthly estimate (~1,000 cu ft) | $520 |
Movers that offer storage-in-transit hold belongings in their warehouse between pickup and delivery. The standard rate is approximately $0.50 per cubic foot per month. For a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft), that is roughly $267 per month. Ask how the mover calculates the billing start date before committing to a storage window longer than 30 days.
Does Philadelphia have movers that offer hot tub relocation?
Hot tub relocation is available from 15 of 68 Philadelphia movers (22.06%), compared to 22.86% statewide and 21.93% nationally. Keep It Moving, LLC (4.5/5) and Suburban Solutions Moving & Transport (4.42/5) rate highest for hot tub moves in Philadelphia. Hot tub moves typically run $156 to $416 per item when bundled with a full-service move.
| Hot tub relocation in Philadelphia | Details |
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| Philadelphia movers offering this | 15 of 68 (22.06%) |
| Pennsylvania statewide | 24 of 105 (22.86%) |
| National average | 21.93% |
| Top-rated Philadelphia hot tub movers | Keep It Moving, LLC, Suburban Solutions Moving & Transport |
| Bundled with full-service move | $156 to $416 |
| Standalone hot tub move | $312 to $832 |
Hot tubs are heavy, fragile, and access-dependent. Empty weight runs 500 to 1,000 lbs. Full drainage is required before any move. Tight backyard access may require a crane or a shuttle relay, both of which add to the final cost. Confirm the mover has moved hot tubs specifically, not just bulky items, before booking, since the shell and plumbing require different handling than furniture.
Does Philadelphia have movers that offer piano moving?
Piano moving is available from 52 of 68 Philadelphia movers (76.47%), compared to 74.29% statewide and 72.52% nationally. Gentle Giant Moving Company (4.58/5) and Anchor Moving & Storage Inc. (4.52/5) rate highest for piano moving in Philadelphia. A standalone piano move typically costs $832 to $3,640, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in Philadelphia | Details |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia movers offering this | 52 of 68 (76.47%) |
| Pennsylvania statewide | 78 of 105 (74.29%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated Philadelphia piano movers | Gentle Giant Moving Company, Anchor Moving & Storage Inc. |
| Upright piano | $832 to $1,560 |
| Baby grand piano | $1,248 to $2,600 |
| Grand piano | $1,872 to $3,640 |
The weight range for upright pianos is 400 to 800 lbs. Grand pianos exceed 1,200 lbs. Neither can be safely moved with standard furniture dollies or blankets. Crews certified for piano moving carry piano boards, rigging straps, and padded blankets designed for the instrument's weight distribution and finish. Adding a piano to a full-service household move is almost always cheaper than contracting a piano-only specialist.
Who are the best movers in Philadelphia for small long-distance moves?
All My Sons Moving & Storage leads Philadelphia's small-move providers with a 4.56/5 moveBuddha score, followed by Keep It Moving, LLC at 4.5/5. DIY options like moving containers and rental trucks reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving and are worth comparing for loads under 3,000 pounds.
What are the best moving containers for long-distance moves from Philadelphia?
Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5), U-Pack (5.0/5), and MovingYourself (5.0/5) are moveBuddha's top-rated container options for moves out of Philadelphia. Moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, making them the most cost-effective option for Philadelphia residents who can handle their own loading and unloading. Container pricing varies by distance, container size, and the number of units required, so use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare quotes for your specific move before committing to a provider.
What are the best labor-only movers in Philadelphia?
31 of 68 Philadelphia movers (45.59%) offer labor-only services, compared to 39.05% statewide and 54.55% nationally. Keep It Moving, LLC (4.5/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated labor-only mover in Philadelphia, followed by Stellar Movers LLC (4.42/5). Labor-only movers handle loading and unloading without providing a truck, making them the right fit for Philadelphia residents who plan to drive themselves or who have rented their own vehicle. Combining a labor-only crew with a rental truck or moving container reduces total move cost by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's pricing dataset.
What are the best moving truck rentals for long-distance Philadelphia moves?
Budget Truck Rental, Penske Truck Rental, and U-Haul Truck Rental are moveBuddha's top-rated rental truck options for a DIY move out of Philadelphia. A truck rental is the cheapest way to move out of state for those willing to handle both the loading and the driving. For moves over 500 miles, a local mover and a national mover price a rental truck the same, so distance alone does not change which provider to choose. Use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare total DIY costs against container and full-service quotes before committing.
How much does it cost to hire long-distance movers in Philadelphia?
Moving costs across Pennsylvania range from $468 for a studio (2 movers, 3 hours at $179/hour) to $4,215 for a 5+ bedroom home (5 movers, 10 hours), according to moveBuddha's analysis of Pennsylvania mover quotes. The table below shows Pennsylvania statewide averages by home size. Your actual cost in Philadelphia will vary based on distance, access conditions, and your mover's pricing model.
Use our free moving cost calculator to get a personalized estimate for your move. For a full cost breakdown specific to Philadelphia, see our guide on moving costs in Philadelphia.
| Home size | Estimated interstate cost from Pennsylvania* |
|---|---|
| Studio apartment | $468 |
| 1-bedroom home or apartment | $646 |
| 2-bedroom home or apartment | $1,040 |
| 3-bedroom home | $2,392 |
| 4-bedroom home | $2,743 |
| 5+ bedroom home | $4,215 |
*Estimated costs above are based on varying types of moves that cross state lines in Pennsylvania. All exceed 150 miles, but might remain below 1,500. Your price depends on inventory, distance, timing, service level, and more.
Data reflects Pennsylvania statewide averages based on moveBuddha's analysis of mover quotes collected.
What affects moving costs in Philadelphia?
Here are some additional cost considerations for your long-distance Philadelphia move:
- Distance: The farther you move from Philadelphia, the more you pay. A short intrastate move costs far less than a cross-country relocation. Once you cross state lines, pricing structure changes entirely and costs rise considerably.
- Home size and weight: Movers price local moves by the hour and interstate moves by total shipment weight. Downsizing before your move reduces both your bill and your packing time.
- Move type: Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most. DIY options like rental trucks or moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service, according to moveBuddha data.
- Add-on services: Professional packing adds an average of $0.15–$0.21 per pound. Shuttle service, if required, adds $0.08–$0.12 per pound with minimums often starting around $200.
- Timing: Summer moves (May through September) carry the highest rates. Mid-month and mid-week bookings are consistently cheaper than weekend or month-end dates.
FAQs about the best long-distance movers in Philadelphia
What licensing requirements apply to long-distance movers in Philadelphia?
Any moving company transporting goods from Philadelphia to another state must hold a valid USDOT number and active FMCSA registration. 60 of the 68 movers moveBuddha has reviewed in Philadelphia meet that standard — and every mover on this page is among them. Verify any company's status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's database.
The FMCSA's Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move explains what to expect and what protections apply throughout your interstate move.
Should I choose a local or national mover for my Philadelphia relocation?
For moves within Pennsylvania, a local mover in Philadelphia is the more cost-effective choice. moveBuddha has reviewed 68 movers in the area, averaging $127/hour, with 66 licensed for intrastate routes and 60 authorized for cross-state moves.
For relocations leaving Pennsylvania, national carriers bring more logistics infrastructure for long hauls, which can reduce delays and coordination failures on complex routes, even if the price tag is higher.
When is the cheapest time of year to move away from Philadelphia?
November and December are the cheapest months to hire movers in Philadelphia. Winter lows average 26°F, demand drops sharply from the summer peak, and movers have more open schedule capacity — all of which create real leverage to negotiate on price. Off-season timing also comes with faster quote turnaround and more predictable availability.
What are the cheapest ways to move out of Philadelphia?
Budget-friendly moves from the Philly almost always come down to a DIY approach, especially within 50 miles. Rental trucks and moving containers cut costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's pricing research. The two most affordable routes are a rental truck from companies like U-Haul or a moving container from PODS. Additional strategies for longer moves are in our guide to the cheapest ways to move out of state.
